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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1926

Page

13

Milford Honors Seven Civil War Veterans at Memorial Day Observance

Milford CT prepares for Memorial Day as only seven Civil War veterans remain. The George Van Horn post plans a 1:30 pm parade, ceremonies at Milford Cemetery, and decorations at local churches and memorials. Attendees include Commander Charles M. and veterans Nathan Stowe, Nelson Stowe, Joseph R. Clark, Edwin B. Baldwin. Caleb Smith may miss due to age.

Milford George van Horn Post G. A. KR Talladega Alan Alemerail Charles M Genfor Vaccaramanders Department of Connecticut Nathan Stowe Nelson Stowe Joseph R. Clark Edwin B. Baldwin Caleb Smith George van Horncamp Sons of Veterans Herbert G. Fowler Milford Post Wheeler and Wilson Harold W. Smith Mitford United Spanish Wir Veterans American Legion George Yandlord Lamp Grand Army Veterans Womens Relief Corps American War Mothe Holmes- Maher Ladies Auxilery Mitford Post Boy Scouts West River Street West Liver St Wement Bridge North Street Wepawang Cherry Street Milford Cemetery Gulf Street New Maven Avenue Broad Street Rivoe Street Starting Place

Two Happy Homes Praise Lydia Pinkham Medicine

Mrs Goldie Shoup of May View says Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound made her healthier than before after a run down period. Mrs J Storms of 29 Lane Street Paterson NJ also writes high praise. The letters claim the remedy restored strength and improved family life, asking if readers are on the sunlit road to better health.

Lydia FE. Pinkham iGoldie Shoup May View J. Storma Lane Street Paterson N. J

Injuries Sought After Incident at Regent Theatre Norwalk

Electrician B Garfield of Norwalk testified in Superior Court that on February 26 at the Regent theatre he tripped over a dog during an exhibition with a new Ame drill room member and fell into trash cans, injuring his legs and suing owner Andrew J. Celling for 2000 dollars.

B. Garfield Norwalk Superior Court Regent Theatre Come Ton Ameé Andrew J. Celling

Doctors testify against man who hit comrade’s car

John J. Becker of 398 Vincellette Street was fined 100 dollars and costs and given 39 days suspended jail for driving under the influence after his car struck Dr. Dantel C. DeWolfe of 518 Fairfield Avenue in front of St. Vincent's Hospital. Three other physicians, Dr. Arthur Seprak, Dr. Charles Nichols, and Dr. Robert Keane, testified Becker was intoxicated.

John J. Becker Arthur Seaprak Charles Nichols Robert Keane John Pelham George Street Catherine Swift John Street A Nelle Lucas French Tindley Street Frank Bernardo Steuben Street Walter Oestte Lexington Filwart Griffin Edward Norkowich Morris Kaufman Arthur H. Aintot Joseph James Kosarko

Algonquin Club Faces Deficit in Building Plans

The Algonquin Club, after a deficit replacing a $46,000 surplus, aims to raise about $350,000 for a new clubhouse. The current site cost $60,000, leaving a mortgage near $20,000. Taxes, rent on current quarters, and ongoing costs strain an almost empty treasury. Sumner Simpse chairs the finance committee interviewing members for support.

Algonquin Club United Chucc Sumner Simpse Arch Treasury Finance Committee

Welcome Planned for Foot Guards Return

New Haven officials announced a large reception for the Second Company Governors Foot Guards upon their return from a European tour. The unit, joined by two Hartford military companies and the Richmond Blues, is not due in New Haven until next Monday or Tuesday with the Chicago bound steamer docking at Newport News around May 30 to May 31, then proceeding to New York or nearby.

Knights of Columbus Grange Infinn River Grange Usauel Reilmen's Hall Harry Trubbard Mies Clara Fenn Hubbard The Milford Guilford Paul Ives Ives Bailey Central Grammar School Guildford Hgh School Riteh'o Church of Christ Parsonage Laura B. Ritchie Massachusetts New York State M Maunsell Zion’s Hill Munsell Munsells Robert Ritchie Lee Gioi Stratford Stratford Post Milford Post Stratford Legion Legion Lancheon Elm City Universal Sunshine Society Anders Towers Woodmont Charles Ir. Johnson William P. Tuttle Mass Jane Seymour Edward J. Thesing Clara Pedersen Edgefield Avenir Great Barringtor Woodment Parent-Teachers Association New Haven Governors Foot Guards Hartford Richmond Blues Chicago Newport News Connecticut

Government Crazy Says Lawyer in Court

Hartford May 26 The government has gone crazy on this thing declared Attorney Arthur J. Shipman to U S District Judge Thomas in Federal court today regarding income tax regulation interpretations The trouble is that the chaps in Washington who wrote the regulations were not lawyers The case concerns recovery of an accessory tax denied January 2 1923 and paid under protest and abatement claimed for a penalty assessment

Hartfort Arthur JL. Shipman United States Win Thomas Washington Hartford Ralkeeter

Son’s Testimony Frees Father in North End Murder

In Boston on May 26 AP report, seven year old Peter Lombardo testified that his father Giuseppe Lombardo and his wife had parted amicably earlier. The jury acquitted Lombardo of second degree murder in the beating death of his wife, whose body was found in their North End apartment. The boy’s account supported the father’s claim of a peaceful separation and place on card duty at a neighbor’s home.

Boston Peter Giuseppe Lombardo North End Lombardo

Nurse Sues Husband for Auto Wreck Injuries

Anna L. Hargraves, a Bridgeport nurse, files a $12 000 Superior Court suit yesterday afternoon alleging injuries from an automobile accident. Defendants include her husband Raymond Hargraves driver of the car and the N Palmer Beltring Company where he is secretary. The suit cites injuries suffered while she rode as passenger in the husband’s vehicle.

DeBorde Walnut Beach Waterbury Stamford Glen Eden Seminary Platt Susan Platt Lilian DeBorde Doris Jane Kuhlemeyer Burlington Towsx Amilford JeTsorde William Woodruff Broundstreet Misa Florence Woodpitt Evelyn M. Guggenheim William Guggenheim Alfred J. Appleyard Alpha Sigma M. OE Eri@seport Mra Ethel M New Flaven Turnpike Smith Partoes Broad Street Benard Fuiter New York City Sarah Stuart Browdsteer George Bates Sehenect X.y Stuart Fe I. Ansaniawae Lodge A. M. Mere Ieriday Wills Buttiwk Orange Philly Buten Slaven Catskill Mountain New York Anna L. Hargraves Bridgeport Raymond Hargraves N. Palmer Beltring Company Hargraves

Collision involving Bridgeport driver leads to disfigurement claim

Mrs Hargraves sues over injuries from a February 18 collision with an automobile owned by Thomas Bitensky of Bridgeport. She alleges permanent facial disfigurement and cites partial cause as negligence and carelessness of her husband, the third defendant in the suit.

Thomas Bitensky Bridgeport

One Killed in Fight of Alabama Officers

A Birmingham report says one officer was killed during a fight involving Alabama police on a day in May. Details remain sparse as investigations begin and authorities assess the incident and possible motives.

Alabama

Officer Killed as Deputies Arrested on Murder Charge Near Birmingham

John D. Jones, a state law enforcement officer and brother to Birmingham city commission president James M. Jones, was killed in a shooting on the Birmingham Montgomery highway eight miles from town. Deputies Byron Shirley and Dewey Barrett were arrested for murder and held without bond.

Jefferson County Biringham-Montgomery Here John D. Jones James M. Jones City Commission of Birmingham Byron Shirley T. J. Shirley Dewey Barrett Hall

Old Mr. Carter Helped by Simple Mixture

An ad promotes Adlerika a simple mixture of buckthorn bark and glycerine claimed to remove gas in ten minutes. It asserts relief from stomach bloating and constipation, especially for the elderly, with testimonials from W. W. Adlerika and Frank J. Ostrofsky a druggist.

Mr. Carter W. W. Adlerika Frank J. Ostrofsky

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